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"I am enjoying our stay in Arizona - although it is now getting warm. It looks like
it would be another hot summer."
- Juliefe Madrigal, Phoenix
"Who would ever think that somebody would steal our two cars in our garage while we were
sleeping? We thank the Lord that the police recovered our cars."
- Carol Feliciano, Laveen
"Speed cameras are intended to discipline motorists. I am for it."
- Elizabeth Alafriz, Phoenix
"No, it does not work. Speed cameras should be discontinued. It's a moneymaking machine."
- Jennifer Benson
"It's now time to go back to Ilocos after visiting my son and his family here in Phoenix. And
so, this is America!"
- Estella Raguindin, Phoenix
Filipino motorists sharply divided over speed cameras
Phoenix, Arizona - Even as there are attempts in the Arizona Legislature to "discontinue" with the use of speed cameras in Arizona, Filipino drivers are sharply divided over the issue.
Some said "it (speed camera) does not prevent car accidents; it is just a revenue-making machine" while others said "it is a good idea."
Filipino Taekwando Gold Medalist
Filipino student Harry Ines of Phoenix bested all his opponents in the Green to Red Belts Division in the Taekwando Competition during the Grand Canyon State Games on March 14.
Filipinos in the Valley give Obama a 'passing' mark
Phoenix, AZ - Filipinos in the Valley are not very impressed of the performance of President Obama - so far.
This can be gleaned from an informal survey conducted by The Filipino American Journal among Filipino residents in the Valley of the Sun.
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Asian Festival Reels Off on April 18th
The annual Asian Festival reels off on April 18th and 19th at the Heritage Square Park in downtown Phoenix.
A yearly project of the Arizona Asian American Association (AAAA), the Asian Festival features cultural exhibits and presentations from 11 Asian groups in Arizona.
Community getting ready for Freedom Day celebration
Phoenix, AZ - The Filipino community in Arizona is getting mobilized for the annual celebration of the Philippine Independence Day in June 12th.
This year's celebration has been scheduled on June 6th for the cultural show and on June 12th for the Independence Day Ball.
FilAm NBA coach playoffs bound
Phoenix, AZ - Filipino American Erik Spoelstra (pronounced Spoll -Stra), has guided the Miami Heat into the playoffs.
The rookie NBA coach took over the head coaching job of the Miami Heat from future Hall of Famer Pat Riley last year. The question then was: will his Miami heat get into the playoffs?
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